The BFIIN Awards dinner celebrates women at every stage of product development

Held in Cardiff 29-30 June, the BFIIN 2009 Showcase, Conference and Awards Dinner celebrated the success of more than 60 women and support organizations in bringing innovative ideas and inventions to market.

Entrants displayed their new products and inventions and were interviewed by two judges each from an independent panel of 13. Award presentations were made at a gala dinner attended by 140 people.

Category winners:  

•  The Inventor - Denise Anstey, Slik Stick, a foldable walking stick that lights the way
•  The Innovator - Mah Hussain-Gambles, Saaf Pure Skincare, ethical and organic skincare products
•  The Exceptional Creative Category - Jane Rafter, Slinks, designer sandals with interchangeable uppers
•  Inventors/Innovators in Industry - Hanna Sykulska-Lawrence, Mars Microscopy substrates, methods for producing high-resolution images of the surface of Mars
•  Higher Education & Learning Institutions - Paula Sofowora, Discover Nigeria, first title in a series about Africa
•  Women in Product Development - Ermila smith, Winter in Venice, range of beauty products
•  Health & Beauty Award (not awarded)
•  Capacity Building Initiatives or Projects - Sacoma
•  Best Business Idea - Sian Brooks, Skiweb, simple device for carrying snow skis and poles
•  Most Innovative IT Award - (not awarded)
•  Communications & Electronics Award (not awarded)
•  Best Product Design and Packaging - Ermila smith, Winter in Venice, range of beauty products
•  International Award - Ivana Ziljak, Infraredesign, dual image printing technology for anti-counterfeiting and packaging
•  GWIIN Organisation Capacity Building Award - Croatian Association of Inventors
•  Chairman's Discretionary Special Recognition Award - Kane Kramer, the British Invention Show

Special Recognition Awards:

Angie and Laura Templeton with Take Shapes, their innovative assessment method for people affected by dementia

Abi Familusi, Urikaz Feet Solutions
Alison Bourne, Colour Breathing
Anne Bowen, Ardclinis Outdoor AdventureAnna Runefelt, Magnum Opus
Aleatha Cumberbatch, Travelbib
Beatrice Muteru, JoyBell Cakes
Bridget Docking, Sent and Meant Framed Greeting Cards
Cally Robson, She's Ingenious!
Claire Hainstock, Acting the Party
Cintra Jaggan-Vince, Clip X
Christina Valentine, Valentina Lighting
Chwarae Teg
Diana Peckaj Vukovic, forehead rest for hair washing
Diana Robbins, Dart Designs
Elizabeth Davies, Revolution Eco Media Player
Emilienne Rebel, Bold Beanies
Elly Chesterman, Jargon Board Game

Mum of 6, Lynda Harding with her Easidream sleep solution for babies

Emily Webb, Oarsome Potential
Ermila Smith, Winter in Venice
Geraldine Mattis, Be Healthy Be Happy Eat Smart Plate  Helen Bristol, Skibz
Helen Twigge-Molecey
Kvenn and Quiin Iceland
Ihuaku Nweke, Ikollection
Italian Women Inventors and Innovators Network
Ivana Drcec, Refit Plus
Jan Williams, Frodsham Laser Clinic
Joanne Panayi, Joanne Panayi Sculpture
Laura and Angie Templeton, Take ShapesLaura Walker-Flynn, Curl Whirl
Liz Forrester, The Go Green Bag
Lynda Harding, Easidream
Lyze Bamigbola-Silas, Lyze Hats
Maria Marino, Architecture

Lola Owolabi of the Ebony Business Network

Malgorzata Krumplewska, Video Teachers
Marion Ayonote, Ayonote AccessoriesMelodie McKenzie, Vapalight
Melissa Sterry, Societas
Make Your Mark Campaign
Mexican Women Inventors & Innovators NetworkMorag Hutcheon, Two Zero
Mirjan Brlecic, Nikel
Natasha Faith & Semhal Zemikael,La Diosa Jewellery
Neri Karra, Neri Karra Leather Products
Ogunte
Paula Jennine James, Pivotal Radiator DeviceSamira Taban, ABS System
Soodsawat Rigg, Northern School of Asian & Oriental Cultural Cooking
Ngo Quin Estonia  Quin Finland
Sara Murray, Buddi
Sharon Wright, Magnamole
Solvej Biddle, The Cot Canopy
Societas
South African Women Entrpreneurs Network

Emilienne Rebel with her stylish Bold Beanies

Sue Eatherden, StickySkin Plasters
Wendy Bowers, So...You Can Be A Success
Iwalola Owolabi, Ebony Business Network
Yaba College of Technology

  Bola Olabisi, Founder of the Global Women Inventors and Innovators Network (GWIIN), which has organized the awards for 11 years now, received acknowledgment for her part in establishing the BFIIN awards and supporting the cause of innovative women starting new business ideas worldwide.

The European Women Inventors and Innovators Network (EUWIIN) awards are the next in the calendar. They take place in Helsinki, Finland, 7-9 October 2009. www.euwiin.eu

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